Yoga Teacher Training: More Than a Certification

Yoga Teacher Training: More Than a Certification

Deciding where to embark on your Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is more than just choosing a program—it’s about finding a place that supports your growth, transformation, and connection. At Yama Balian, we don’t just host YTTs; we create immersive, life-changing experiences where strangers arrive as students and leave as family.

Why Yama Balian? A Sanctuary for Your YTT

Tucked away in the heart of Bali’s untouched coastline, Yama Balian offers a peaceful and intimate setting for deep learning. Unlike the crowded areas of Ubud or Canggu, our retreat space is designed for immersion, presence, and personal transformation.

When you train here, you’re not just in a classroom—you’re surrounded by nature, community, and an energy that invites you to dive deeper into your practice. Every moment, from sunrise meditations to evening discussions, is infused with the essence of Yama: balance, growth, and authenticity.

In Alignment Yoga School: A Month of Transformation

This past month, we had the privilege of hosting In Alignment Yoga School, where a group of students embarked on their YTT journey with us. What started as a training quickly became a transformational experience, not only for the students but for everyone at Yama.

We witnessed how strangers, from different parts of the world, became a tribe—sharing meals, supporting each other through challenges, and celebrating their growth together. They connected not only with the teachings but with the space, the staff, and the soul of Yama itself.

The beauty of YTT at Yama is that it’s not just about learning asana, philosophy, and anatomy—it’s about living yoga, experiencing it in real-time, and carrying that essence forward long after the training ends.

Beyond a Certificate: A Forever Experience

Yama Balian is more than a venue—it becomes home. From the warmth of our team, who make every guest feel like family, to the sacred energy of Balian Beach, every detail is designed to support your inner journey.

Whether it’s a quiet moment with a cup of tea, an insightful conversation with your teacher, or a heartfelt hug from a new friend, these are the moments that make YTT at Yama truly unforgettable.

Join Us for Your YTT Journey

If you’re looking for a place where your practice, your teaching, and your personal journey can flourish, Yama Balian is waiting for you. Come as you are, leave transformed.

Are you ready to take the leap?   

🌿 Contact us to host your YTT at Yama Balian or join one of our upcoming trainings.

Payments and cancellations

  • Early Bird Discount will apply if we receive the full amount owing by midnight of the cut-off date. To qualify for the Early Bird Discount, you must pay the FULL amount before, or on the cut-off date. Starting a conversation prior to the cut-off date for the Early Bird Discount does not necessarily qualify you for the Early Bird Discount
  • All Course Fees are to be paid in full.

Refund Policy

  • Yama Balian and YogaCoach reserves the right to cancel the event if necessary. In the unlikely event that this occurs, a full refund of all monies will be returned to the client.
  • If a student withdraws from the course before 2 months (8 WEEKS) of retreat start date, he/she will be refunded the full retreat amount.
  • If a student withdraws between 8 weeks and 4 weeks before the retreat start date, you will get a 50% refund. Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason.
  • If a student withdraws with less than 4 weeks before the retreat start date, the amount already paid will not be refunded.

Conditions

  • It is strongly recommended that students purchase Travel Insurance to cover any situation that may arise, such as illness, change of ticket dates, family emergency, etc. Students in the past have needed to use their travel insurance, so it is a very WISE investment.
  • ​85% attendance is required at each Yoga Teacher Training Course. In the event of sickness or other circumstances, YogaCoach will work closely with the student to ensure she/he can attain their certificate and transfer the money paid for the Yoga Teacher Training Course to another Yoga Teacher Training Course if necessary. This is where Travel Insurance comes in handy.
  • ​It is your responsibility to organize suitable travel and health insurance. Although we strongly encourage you to do so, you acknowledge that YogaCoach is not in the business of providing insurance products and cannot be held liable if your failure to arrange suitable insurance coverage leaves you exposed, medically, financially or otherwise. 
  • ​If you postpone your training fee to other courses due to personal issues. You will not be eligible for a refund.
  • Your course fees are not transferable to other students or other courses.
  • It is your responsibility to communicate with us in regards the progress of your course.

Force Majeur

  • Yama Balian & YogaCoach will not be liable for failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement during any period in which such party cannot perform due to fire, earthquake, flood, or another natural disaster, pandemic, epidemic, explosion, casualty, war, terrorism, embargo, riot, civil disturbance, the act of a public enemy, an act of God, or the intervention of any government authority, or similar cause beyond either party’s control, YogaCoach would not be liable for refunds, loss of income or investment

Disclaimer of warranties

  • We do not guarantee, represent or warrant that your use of our service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free. We do not warrant that the results that may be obtained from the use of the service will be accurate or reliable. You agree that from time to time we may remove the service for indefinite periods of time or cancel the service at any time, without notice to you. You expressly agree that your use of, or inability to use, the service is at your sole risk. The service and all products and services delivered to you through the service are (except as expressly stated by us) provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable quality, fitness for a particular purpose, durability, title, and non-infringement. In no case shall YogaCoach Ltd. our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.